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The Rainbow Fish (Russian)

Russian, Sharing

Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual Russian edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister! NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children’s books. Launching with bilingual editions of The Rainbow Fish in ten languages, and continuing with more unique titles that address universal themes, such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage—bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world. For over twenty-five years the little fish with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or Russian-speaking.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 167 votes, reviews

Marcus Pfister

Am I Small? (Russian)

Russian, Perspective

"Am I small?" - Tamia is not sure and keeps asking various animals that she meets on her journey. Eventually she finds the surprising answer...
average rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 149 votes, reviews

Philipp Winterberg

Toffee the Fox (Russian)

Russian, Kindness

Toffee the Fox is a touching story about kindness and friendship written by Julia Shore, and illustrated by her husband, Andrew. This Russian children's book teaches little readers and listeners how wonderful it is to have friends and how important it is to help them in difficult life situations. Toffee the Fox contributes to the development of social competence in children, and will be a perfect choice if you would like your child to learn Russian. In addition, at the end of the book you will find coloring pages, as well as pictures to cut out, which will help you to make storytelling more entertaining and interactive.
average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 137 votes, reviews

Julia Shore

What Do Giraffes Eat? (Russian)

Russian, Animals

From the author of Milkshake Mermaid, Donut The Dragon, Oscar's Pasta, Cute Kitty in the Big Pizza City, and Anabelle and the Crumbs, Greg Wachs created another fun, and colorful book for kids. Brought to you by Funky Dreamer Storytime, this children's book is for 1-3 year olds for a fun and colorful way to lean what animals eat, "What do Rabbits eat?", "What do Eagles eat?", "What do Mice Eat?", "What do Monkeys Eat", and more! AND, your kids get to practice counting, "Can you count the Carrots?", "Can you count the Bananas?", "Can you count the Leaves?". THEN, at the end of the book, there is a fun test, with all the animals on one page, "What do they Eat?". Illustrated by Rituparna & Pratyush Chatterjee, the pictures are colorful and playful.
average rating is 4.2 out of 5, based on 30 votes, reviews

Greg Wachs

Happiness Street (Russian)

Russian, Grandparents

Happiness Street will strike a chord with anyone who has ever spent an unforgettable summer holiday by the seaside. This book demonstrates creativity at its best, and a love of art as a universal form of human expression. A young girl reflects on her memories of a summer spent by the seaside with Grandma. Through art and painting, she gets to express various emotions while processing her feelings in an empowering and creative way. Young readers will delight at the charming watercolor paintings and will take a trip down memory lane where thoughts and emotions are expressed in color. The story ends on a positive note, with the promise of coming back at Grandma's.
average rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 24 votes, reviews

Elisavet Arkolaki

Love (Russian)

Emotions, Russian

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, fruit, home, and vegetables. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring other cultures.
average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 11 votes, reviews

Patricia Billings

Little Polar Bear (Russian)

Russian, Bravery

The beloved picture book Little Polar Bear—now available in bilingual Russian editions! It’s a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn’t hear the ice crack, doesn’t feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the arctic—he doesn’t realize that his adventures have just begun.
average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 8 votes, reviews

Hans de Beer

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Emotions (Russian)

Emotions, Russian

Featuring wonderfully expressive text and illustrations, My First Bilingual Book – Emotions is a perfect way for young children to explore languages and emotions!
average rating is null out of 5, based on 0 votes, reviews

Patricia Billings

Russian

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Children learn and hear more than we think.  Books provide context for new and potentially confusing topics, and give caregivers a way to approach complex topics.

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